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...Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS ...Mode 2-14 2.4.4 GPU Boost 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration...
...Onboard LEDs 1-31 1.13 Software support 1-32 1.13.1 Installing an operating system 1-32 1.13.2 Support DVD information 1-32 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 2-2 2.1.3 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-3 2.1.4 ASUS BIOS Updater 2-4 2.2 BIOS ...Mode 2-14 2.4.4 GPU Boost 2-14 2.4.5 DRAM Timing Control 2-14 2.4.6 CPU Power Management 2-14 2.4.7 CPU Offset Mode Sign 2-15 2.4.8 DRAM Voltage 2-16 2.4.9 VCCIO Voltage 2-16 2.4.10 CPU PLL Voltage 2-16 2.4.11 PCH Voltage 2-16 2.4.12 Load-Line Calibration...
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... mode) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 1 x PCI slot Integrated graphics in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports D-Sub with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H67-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN GA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
... mode) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (x4 mode) 1 x PCI Express x1 slot 1 x PCI slot Integrated graphics in Sandy Bridge CPU - Supports D-Sub with max.resolution up to www.asus.com for Intel® CPU support list. P8H67-M specifications summary CPU Chipset Memory Expansion slots Graphics Storage LAN GA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core...
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... panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 X LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector (continued on the next page) P8H67-M specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors ALC887-VD 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC supports - ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-streaming...
... panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x COM connector 1 X LPT connector 1 x TPM connector 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector (continued on the next page) P8H67-M specifications summary Audio USB ASUS Special features Internal connectors ALC887-VD 8-channel* High Definition Audio CODEC supports - ASUS Protect 3.0 technology - ASUS EZ Flash 2 - Multi-streaming...
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...you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions. eliminates the need ...to their default settings. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support...
...you to restore a corrupted BIOS file using an OS-based utility. ASUS MyLogo2™ This feature allows you to overclocking failure. C.P.R. (CPU Parameter Recall) The BIOS C.P.R. ASUS EZ Flash 2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 is in regards to energy consumptions. eliminates the need ...to their default settings. Fanless Design: stylish heatsink solution The Wing Heatsink features a 0-dB thermal solution that allows you to update the BIOS without using the bundled support...
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... higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is recommended to the physical characteristics of the lower-sized channel for the dual...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is subject to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system...
... higher frequency, refer to install 4GB or more efficient memory cooling system to support a full memory load (4 DIMMs) or overclocking condition. • ASUS exclusively provides hyper DIMM support function. • Hyper DIMM support is recommended to the physical characteristics of the lower-sized channel for the dual...DIMMs into the DIMM sockets. • You may operate at www.asus.com for single-channel operation. • According to Intel CPU specification, DIMM voltage below 1.65V is subject to protect the CPU. • Always install DIMMs with the same CAS latency. The system...
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...Preocessor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio CPU Ratio Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Hyper-threading Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Supported 3100 MHz 206a5 4 4 Supported 16-31 Intel Adaptive The3rm1 al Monitor Disabled ...Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the...
...Preocessor Stepping Microcode Revision Processor Cores Intel HT Technology CPU Ratio Range CPU Current Ratio CPU Ratio Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor Hyper-threading Active Processor Cores Limit CPUID Maximum Execute Disable Bit Supported 3100 MHz 206a5 4 4 Supported 16-31 Intel Adaptive The3rm1 al Monitor Disabled ...Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. To access the EZ Mode, click Exit, then select ASUS EZ Mode. Configuration fields Scroll bar Navigation keys Menu bar The menu bar on top of the Advanced Mode. Refer to configure the...
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... This item appears only when a TPM module is connected to the motherboard and allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ...Exit Version 2.00.1201. TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration ...
... This item appears only when a TPM module is connected to the motherboard and allows you to change the settings for the CPU and other system devices. EFI BIOS Utility - F1: General Help F2: Previous Values F5: Optimized Defaults F10: Save ESC: ...Exit Version 2.00.1201. TPM Support [Disabled] Allows you to malfunction. Advanced Mode Exit Main Ai Tweaker > Trusted Computing > CPU Configuration > System Agent Configuration > PCH Configuration > SATA Configuration > USB Configuration > Onboard Devices Configuration ...
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...valid value ranges vary according to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID ... system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 2-18 ASUS P8H67-M Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
...valid value ranges vary according to activate in each processor package. Active Processor Cores [All] Allows you to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. Configuration options: [All] [1] [2] [3] Limit CPUID ... system to cool down. [Disabled] Disables the CPU thermal monitor function. Intel Adaptive Thermal Monitor [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the overheated CPU to throttle its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. 2-18 ASUS P8H67-M Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the...
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... item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to use as the primary boot device. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration...
... item appears only when you set the Internal Graphics Device share memory size. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to use as the primary boot device. CPU C1E [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the C1E support function. Configuration options: [Enabled] [Disabled] 2.5.3 System Agent Configuration The System Agent Configuration...
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... V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8H67-M
... V Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. Copyright (C) 2010 American Megatrends, Inc. 2.6.1 CPU Temperature / MB Temperature [xxxºC/xxxºF] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and motherboard temperatures. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to display the detected speed. 2-24 ASUS P8H67-M
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... Cycle(%) [60%] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H67-M Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and ...cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis ...duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC,...
... Cycle(%) [60%] Use the and keys to 90ºC. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] 2-26 ASUS P8H67-M Chassis Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the Chassis Q-Fan Control feature and ...cycle. Duty Cycle(%) [100%] Use the and keys to adjust the upper limit of the CPU temperature. Chassis Upper Temperature [70ºC] Use the and keys to adjust the maximum chassis ...duty cycle. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to 100%. When the chassis temperature is under 40ºC,...
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...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 ... 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
...vi Safety information vii About this guide vii P8H67-M LE Series specifications summary ix Chapter 1: Product introduction 1.1 Before you proceed 1-1 1.2 Motherboard overview 1-2 1.2.1 Motherboard layout 1-2 1.2.2 Layout contents 1-2 1.3 Central Processing Unit (CPU 1-3 1.4 System memory 1-3 1.4.1 Overview 1-3 ... 1.9 Onboard LEDs 1-18 1.10 Software support 1-19 1.10.1 Installing an operating system 1-19 1.10.2 Support DVD information 1-19 Chapter 2: BIOS information 2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS 2-1 2.1.1 ASUS Update utility 2-1 2.1.2 ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 utility 2-2 iii
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... USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ** Refer to www.asus.com for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with max. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www....asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are ...
... USB LGA1155 socket for Intel® Second Generation Core™ i7 / Core™ i5 / Core™ i3 Processors Supports 32nm CPU ** Refer to www.asus.com for P8H67-M LE only) - Supports DVI with max. ASUS will update the memory QVL once the DIMMs are available in the market. ** Refer to www....asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists). *** When you install a total memory of 3GB system memory if you are ...
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... Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU Boost MemOK! Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (for P8H67-M LE only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Speaker connector...
... Rear panel ports BIOS features Manageability Accessories Support DVD Form factor GPU Boost MemOK! Anti-Surge protection ASUS CrashFree BIOS 3 ASUS MyLogo 2 ASUS Q-Fan2 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 connectors support additional 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports 1 x System panel connector 1 x S/PDIF Out connector (for P8H67-M LE only) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s connectors 1 x Front panel audio connector 1 x CPU fan connector 1 x Chassis fan connector 1 x Speaker connector...
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... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
... cables to the fan connectors on the fan connectors! • The CPU_FAN connector supports a CPU fan of the system chassis. +5V SPDIFOUT GND P8H67-M LE SPDIF_OUT P8H67-M LE Digital audio connector The S/PDIF module is for an additional Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) port. CPU and chassis fan connectors (4-pin CPU_FAN, 3-pin CHA_FAN) Connect the fan cables...
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...and allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled]...always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series This item should be enabled...
...and allows you to enable or disable the Enhanced Intel® SpeedStep Technology (EIST). [Disabled] The CPU runs at its default speed. [Enabled] The operating system controls the CPU speed. Execute Disable Bit [Enabled] [Enabled] Enables the No-Execution Page Protection Technology. [Disabled]...always return to boot even without support for CPUs with extended CPUID functions. [Disabled] Disables this function. This item should be enabled in order to enable the Enhanced Halt State. [Disabled] Disables this function. 2-15 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series This item should be enabled...
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...Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or ...the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [...
...Disabled] [Enabled] 2.5.3 PCH Configuration High Precision Timer [Enabled] Allows you to enable or disable the internal graphics device's multi-monitor support for internal graphics device will keep 64MB. Configuration options: [Disabled] [Enabled] iGPU Multi-Monitor [Disabled] Allows you to enable or ...the onboard storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features that increases storage performance on VGA devices. CPU C3 Report [Disabled] Allows you to disable or enable the CPU C3 report to create a RAID configuration from the SATA hard disk drives. Configuration options: [...
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... Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard....1201. Scroll down to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2-21 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series
... Select Item Enter: Select +/-: Change Opt. Select Ignore if you do not wish to display the following items: Anti Surge Support Enabled Version 2.00.1201. 2.6 Monitor menu The Monitor menu displays the system temperature/power status, and allows you to the motherboard....1201. Scroll down to display the detected temperatures. 2.6.2 CPU / Chassis Fan Speed [xxxx RPM] or [Ignore] / [N/A] The onboard hardware monitor automatically detects and displays the CPU and chassis fan speeds in rotations per minute (RPM). Enables the CPU Q-Fan control feature. 2-21 ASUS P8H67-M LE Series
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... feature and allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM...] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets...
... feature and allows you to enable or disable the Anti Surge function. Select Ignore if you do not want to detect this item. 2.6.6 Anti Surge Support [Enabled] This item allows you to set the chassis fan warning speed. Configuration options: [Ignore] [200 RPM] [300 RPM] [400 RPM] [500 RPM...] [600 RPM] CPU Fan Profile [Standard] This item appears only when you enable the CPU Q-Fan Control feature and allows you to disable or set the appropriate performance level of the chassis fan. [Standard] Sets...